GABAX vs. VIG
Compare and contrast key facts about Gabelli Asset Fund (GABAX) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG).
GABAX is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Mar 3, 1986. VIG is a passively managed fund by Vanguard that tracks the performance of the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index. It was launched on Apr 21, 2006.
Scroll down to visually compare performance, riskiness, drawdowns, and other indicators and decide which better suits your portfolio: GABAX or VIG.
Correlation
The correlation between GABAX and VIG is 0.91, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

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GABAX vs. VIG - Performance Comparison
Key characteristics
GABAX:
-0.30
VIG:
0.78
GABAX:
-0.24
VIG:
1.19
GABAX:
0.96
VIG:
1.17
GABAX:
-0.16
VIG:
0.82
GABAX:
-0.60
VIG:
3.49
GABAX:
10.46%
VIG:
3.52%
GABAX:
21.02%
VIG:
15.78%
GABAX:
-58.01%
VIG:
-46.81%
GABAX:
-31.15%
VIG:
-5.50%
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GABAX achieves a 1.60% return, which is significantly higher than VIG's -0.96% return. Over the past 10 years, GABAX has underperformed VIG with an annualized return of -3.23%, while VIG has yielded a comparatively higher 11.31% annualized return.
GABAX
1.60%
9.60%
-11.90%
-7.21%
0.80%
-3.23%
VIG
-0.96%
9.01%
-0.11%
11.11%
13.62%
11.31%
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GABAX vs. VIG - Expense Ratio Comparison
GABAX has a 1.33% expense ratio, which is higher than VIG's 0.06% expense ratio.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
GABAX vs. VIG — Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
GABAX
VIG
GABAX vs. VIG - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gabelli Asset Fund (GABAX) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
Dividends
GABAX vs. VIG - Dividend Comparison
GABAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.39%, less than VIG's 1.84% yield.
TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GABAX Gabelli Asset Fund | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.42% | 0.35% | 0.15% | 0.78% | 0.40% | 0.27% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.84% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% | 1.95% |
Drawdowns
GABAX vs. VIG - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GABAX drawdown since its inception was -58.01%, which is greater than VIG's maximum drawdown of -46.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GABAX and VIG. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.
Volatility
GABAX vs. VIG - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Gabelli Asset Fund (GABAX) is 10.09%, while Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) has a volatility of 11.03%. This indicates that GABAX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VIG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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